National Apprenticeship Week 2025: celebrating our apprentices

With an AtkinsRéalis apprenticeship, you're in great company - our apprentices always have the opportunity to be part of a wide variety of projects that can leave a lasting legacy on the world around them. 

AtkinsRéalis recognizes the importance of National Apprenticeship Week in the UK. So, in this blog, we'll be breaking down the significance of apprenticeships and shining the spotlight on some of our apprentice stories so you can get a real feel for life at AtkinsRéalis.

What is National Apprenticeship Week in the UK?

This year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) runs from the 10th to the 16th of February and is a pretty big week in the apprenticeship calendar! 

The week-long celebration aims to bring together businesses and apprentices across the UK to draw attention to the positive impact made by apprentices on individuals, businesses, and the wider economy, something we wholeheartedly support at AtkinsRéalis. 

If you're keen to get involved in NAW, you can check out the event map on the NAW website. 

What is the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2025?

NAW 2025 is centred around 'Skills For Life'. 

Everyone is encouraged to celebrate apprenticeships and the skills they foster when it comes to developing rewarding and future-ready careers. Sharing engaging stories of apprentice and learner progression is always a key focus of NAW and we'll be spotlighting some of our own apprentices later in this article. 

Apprenticeships at AtkinsRéalis: investing in the future

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing the next generation of engineers, designers, surveyors, consultants, digital experts, and project managers – and more. We recruit for a plethora of apprenticeship role types and our apprenticeships really help you to kickstart your professional journey. 

We're driven to create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology so our teams can bring the most complex projects to life. 

For the full list of our apprenticeship opportunities, head over to our Find an Apprenticeship page so you can start planning for your next step! You can also search for apprenticeships by region.

Apprentice spotlight

In the true spirit of NAW, we'd like to spotlight some of our amazing apprentices so you can get a feel for what they do at AtkinsRéalis.

Chris, a degree apprentice on our Nuclear & Power team

Chris has a real passion for sustainability and mechanical engineering and is proud to be working on some of the most impactful projects in the sector. His role sees him supporting the delivery of clean nuclear energy, and he works on some of our high-profile projects like Hinkley Point C!

Chris states:

"I love how these experiences allow me to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in energy, aligning perfectly with my belief that clean energy should be accessible to all. Through my apprenticeship, I'm developing my skills while playing a part in shaping a sustainable future for generations to come."

Read Chris's full story on his Nuclear Engineering Apprenticeship

Matilda on our Project Management Degree Apprenticeship scheme

Matilda is based in our Bristol office and joined us after finishing her A-Levels. She's studying for her Project Management Degree Apprenticeship and enjoys the wide range of opportunities she has with AtkinsRéalis!

Matilda said:

"I was drawn by AtkinsRéalis' inclusive company culture and forward-thinking innovation. AtkinsRéalis also aligns with my values of focusing on sustainability and #EngineeringNetZero. The organization places a huge emphasis on early career professionals, giving us the opportunity to be responsible for client-facing roles and creating real-world impact."

Read Matilda's full story about her Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

Fawziyah on our Apprentice Consultant Development Programme

Fawziyah joined us on the Apprentice Consultant Development Programme and is pursuing a degree in Project Management! 

Fawziyah notes:

"As an early careers Muslim professional here, I'm proud to make a tangible impact on projects, gaining vast opportunities to work with clients across various initiatives. What especially resonates with me is our organization's emphasis on social value, net zero, and creating a more sustainable future." 

Read Fawziyah's full story about life at AtkinsRéalis

Tom on our Rail Signalling Apprenticeship

Tom joined our team after studying engineering, maths, and biology at college, his dad sparked his interest in rail signalling and Tom was inspired to follow in his footsteps!

Tom highlights:

"I found the signalling testing and commissioning apprenticeship on the government apprentice website. I thought, "This would be a good chance to start my railway career as it involves problem-solving, critical thinking and a way to gain important skills, knowledge, and experience!""

Read Tom's full story about life on our Rail Signalling Apprenticeship

Ready to make a positive impact on individuals, businesses, and the wider economy? 

If you're considering an apprenticeship or you're researching on behalf of students looking to take the next step in their early career, AtkinsRéalis is the place to be. 

With us, you can engineer a better future for the planet and its people across a plethora of roles. From day one, you'll be earning and learning while gaining exposure to our cutting-edge projects.

Make sure to browse our apprenticeship resources to understand more about our offering and life at AtkinsRéalis:

• Apprenticeship FAQs
• Everything you need to know about starting your career with us
• Why choose an apprenticeship?

Apply to our apprenticeships today